“In All Seriousness” Thread — 06/21/2022
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 06/21/2022
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Jun. 21
Please welcome today’s contestants: Jenny, a pre-school teacher, researched chipmunks; Rob, a teaching physician, knows “Think!” is the most accurate 30-second timer possible; and Megan, an attorney, wears a matching necklace given by her grandmother. Megan is a five-day champ … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Jun. 21
Crate Skimmers #31 Sex Pistols – Flogging a Dead Horse
Owned since: 2012 Genre: Malcom McLaren boyband pop Where I bought it: Thrift store Year: 1980 Label/pressing: Virgin Flogging a dead horse (alternatively beating a dead horse; or beating a dead dog in some parts of the Anglophone world) is an idiom that means a particular effort is … Continue reading Crate Skimmers #31 Sex Pistols – Flogging a Dead Horse
Weekly LGBT Discussion
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: All are welcome! However, please be respectful that this discussion is specifically about issues and topics related to lesbian, gay, bi- or pansexual, trans, queer, questioning, … Continue reading Weekly LGBT Discussion
Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2013-2016: Top 512 (Part 14 of 16)
Part 13 Results! [spoiler] Mario Kart 8 Big Blue 7 6 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Skies of a Strange Land Pony Island The Machine 5 7 Rayman Legends Laser Mayhem Guacamelee! Temple of Rain 5 5* … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2013-2016: Top 512 (Part 14 of 16)
The June 21 History Thread Celebrates Elmer the Flying Monk
Elmer of Malmesbury — also spelled Eilmer and about a million other different ways — was an English Benedictine monk who lived in the 11th century. I’ve probably posted about him here before, because I love him. He made a … Continue reading The June 21 History Thread Celebrates Elmer the Flying Monk
The Tuesday Women+ Thread Celebrates the Summer Solstice
This is a safe space: a space for women+ to come together as we are. All of our wants, needs, thoughts, feelings, experiences, losses, successes etc. are welcome. We are here to support each other during trying times and grief, … Continue reading The Tuesday Women+ Thread Celebrates the Summer Solstice
The Stitch Day Thread Crashes Disney Movies
Get ready for ScratStitch to talk about…well, Stitch. Continue reading The Stitch Day Thread Crashes Disney Movies
The Comic Strip Club (Tue 6/21/2022)
New Game Releases 06/21/22 – 06/27/22
Summer hasn’t quite started to heat up in terms of hot new games (2022 has been kind of lacking so far, eh), but a new Fire Emblem game is certainly a reason to pay attention, even if it’s a musou … Continue reading New Game Releases 06/21/22 – 06/27/22
January 6th Committee Hearing Thread 6/21/2022
Get after it, folks. Continue reading January 6th Committee Hearing Thread 6/21/2022
Werewolf 185: Art School! – Day 5
The bell rings. Day 5 has begun. An announcement: The class is really dwindling, but don’t worry—we’ll raise tuition commensurately. A few quick announcements. First, the chartreuse lot has sprouted tufts of traffic cones and seems to be purring. Second, … Continue reading Werewolf 185: Art School! – Day 5
Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Four Re-Watch. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, part 1
It’s been a year since I last did a rewatch, ending Phase Three with Spider-Man: No Way Home. Now that the Infinity Saga is over and Thanos has turned to dust, our surviving heroes have moved on… with various degrees … Continue reading Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Four Re-Watch. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, part 1
Health and Fitness Thread: 21 June 2022
Hey folks! Here again is a space for people to talk about how you’re keeping active, plans to do so, or other matters related to all manners of health and fitness. Continue reading Health and Fitness Thread: 21 June 2022
Creative Endeavors Is Sealed Tight
This is the space for our members to discuss and share their creative projects, ranging from written works to drawings, photography, and even craft projects such as knitting and woodworking. Self promotion is welcome (websites where we can view and/or … Continue reading Creative Endeavors Is Sealed Tight
30 Day Wild Card Challenge Day 21: Desert Island Music
We’re changing things up for the month of June by doing a “wild card” approach where there is no theme other than my own whims. Every day can shift gears, wildly, from one topic to the next! Today, let’s talk … Continue reading 30 Day Wild Card Challenge Day 21: Desert Island Music
Triviacados: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Can the first person here each day create multiple Results threads (the first ones for Wordle, etc., and the last one for Sporcle trivia)? Quiz Type: Classic Or visit the quiz here. Sunday: MiscellaneousMonday: LiteratureTuesday: GeographyWednesday: MusicThursday: HistoryFriday: Movies & TVSaturday: Science & Nature … Continue reading Triviacados: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (6/21)
Welcome to the Weekly Movie Thread, your place on the Avocado to discuss films with your fellow commenters. Want to make a recommendation? Looking for recommendations? Want to share your opinions of movies, both new and classic? This week, Baz … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (6/21)
New day, new hearings, new rulings expected from the Supreme Court
It’s going to be a DAY today. I’m writing this Monday afternoon from my office in Georgia. So don’t snitch on me. So here’s who’s on deck for the January 6th Committee: Here’s what’s coming down the pike from SCOTUS. … Continue reading New day, new hearings, new rulings expected from the Supreme Court
The Batman & Robin Taco Bell Night Thread Asks You to Unmask Batman
Holy burrito supreme! Continue reading The Batman & Robin Taco Bell Night Thread Asks You to Unmask Batman
Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Jun. 20
Here are today’s contestants: Tory, a musician & teacher, missed the same train to Germany four times; Ketty, head of new product development, couldn’t get out of the cage to avoid swimming with sharks; and Megan, an attorney, wrote a … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Jun. 20
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